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Mercy | 
 enlarge | Author: Jodi Picoult
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Category: Book
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 88257
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 448
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.7
ISBN: 0340836717
EAN: 9780340836712
ASIN: 0340836717
Publication Date: August 10, 2006
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 Worth reading but only once. May 8, 2008
Amzieday (England)
Having read all of Picoult's other books, I can safely say that this is the only one that did not stick in my head. Unlike my personal favourites 'My Sister's Keeper', 'Nineteen Minutes' and 'Salem Falls', this book seemed to lack substance. This remains the only Picoult's book I have never been tempted to reread, which, as a vociferous reader and Diehard Picoult fan is hardly a recommendation. This being said, Picoult's sensitive and thought-provoking writing-style is still evident and saves a frankly quite poor story from becoming entirely boring through sheer eloquence.
 The second best of Picoult's that I've read February 28, 2008
Amie
I'm surprised to read some of these other reviews describing Mercy as "disappointing". The first Jodi Picoult book I read was My Sister's Keeper, and it remains my favourite. Since, I've read many others by her, but generally I have found them disappointing. Mainly, they seem to follow the same basic plot, and the characters are rather... obvious (?). I still enjoy them, but I seem to read them just out of habit. But I read Mercy and really enjoyed it, it was different to the others and certainly refreshing.
I would definately recommend it as one of best.
 Cliched October 2, 2007
Laura Mcconville (Scotland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
To be honest I haven't actually finished reading this book, and it's unlikely I will! One of only 2 books I've ever read that I haven't wanted to finish!
As a Scottish person, I find all of her references to "clans" to be very cliched and dated! I would go so far as to say it's actually making my blood boil to read it!
My first Jodi Picoult book was 19 Minutes, which I absolutely loved!! I'm afraid I can't say the same about Mercy!!
Not the best..... May 28, 2007
G. Mitchell (East Sussex. UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have read most of Jodi Picoult's books and I think that this is my least favourite. It was lacking the suspense and emotional confusion that the other books cause, I found it all rather predictable. It's still worth a read though, there are far worse books out there!
 Written 10 years ago February 4, 2007
MaryAnne (Dubai United Arab Emirates)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
About half way through the book I felt as many of the previous reviewers did, that this was not Jodi Picoult's best work and that the impetus had waned a bit. I remember feeling this way half way through "Keeping Faith", but that turned into a gripping page turner towards the end and for me the same was true for 'Mercy'.
Jamie McDonald smothers his terminally ill wife to end her misery. He then turns himself in to the local police chief. It is no coincidence that the chief of police is also his cousin, Cam McDonald.
Running alongside this ethical dilemma is the draw that Cam feels for the newly arrived, mysterious Mia, and the repercussions this has on his marriage.
Two well written and interwoven stories.
Written 10 years ago, this is lacking a little in comparison to Ms Picoult's current work, but her style is already clearly formed and as ever the subject matter is controversial. It has been cunningly marketed as if to convince readers that this is a new novel, indeed I bought it believing this. I wonder if this would get 3 stars if it didn't come with the high expectations attached to a Jodi Picoult book. Would give 4 1/2 stars if that were possible, 9 out of 10.
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